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The Department of Veterans Affairs is testing MDMA-assisted therapy to treat veterans struggling with both PTSD and alcohol addiction, marking a new chapter in mental health care. This trial joins 19 other VA studies exploring how psychedelic treatments could help those traditional methods haven't reached.
Scientists at the University of Kentucky discovered that an experimental Alzheimer's medication could help people recovering from alcohol addiction by reducing harmful brain inflammation. The drug, already in clinical trials for dementia, might offer new hope for treating one of addiction's hardest challenges.
A groundbreaking trial found that semaglutide, the popular weight loss drug, significantly reduced alcohol cravings and heavy drinking days in people battling both obesity and alcohol addiction. The discovery could transform treatment options for millions worldwide struggling with alcohol use disorder.
Scientists are exploring ketone esters as a promising new treatment for alcohol use disorder, offering hope to millions seeking recovery. This nutritional approach could provide a safer alternative to existing medications.
Holly Dyson was told she had six months to live if she didn't stop drinking. Now she's running the London Landmarks Half Marathon to show others that recovery is possible.
Scientists discovered ketamine's power to treat alcohol addiction doesn't come from its psychedelic effects, opening new hope for understanding how the therapy actually works. The breakthrough challenges popular theories and points to brain rewiring as the real healing mechanism.
Anthony Kim walked away from professional golf in 2012 and disappeared for 12 years, battling drug and alcohol addiction so severe he considers it a miracle he's alive. Last Sunday in Australia, the 40-year-old won his first tournament in 16 years, completing one of sports' most remarkable comebacks.
British-Lithuanian fighter Modestas Bukauskas is back in the UFC after battling alcohol addiction that nearly ended his career. His journey from rock bottom to redemption shows the power of facing your darkest moments head-on.